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Brazil Junior Melo

"The Fortaleza Kid"

14-8-1

Welterweight
Junior Melo

Wins

14

7 KO/TKO - 32%
7 submission - 32%
0 decision - 0%

8

Losses

1 N/C 1 DRAW

9% - 2 KO/TKO
5% - 1 submission
18% - 4 decision
hometown Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
Age
- (-)
Height
5′11″ (180 cm)
Reach 5′10″ (179 cm)
Weight 170 lbs (77 kg)
Stance -
Gym Pitbull Brothers
Social media -

Past Fights
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USA
Jimmy Drago
(7-2)
i
14 Mar 2025
CFFC 140 : Rzgoev vs. Roberts
 No Contest (Accidental Clash of Heads) RD2 3:47
USA
Jimmy Drago
(7-2)
i
CFFC 140 : Rzgoev vs. Roberts
14 Mar 2025 No Contest (Accidental Clash of Heads) RD2 3:47
USA
Peter Petties
(10-8)
i
26 Aug 2024
Anthony Pettis FC 12 : Virginia Fight Night 2
 Draw (Split) RD3
USA
Peter Petties
(10-8)
i
Anthony Pettis FC 12 : Virginia Fight Night 2
26 Aug 2024 Draw (Split) RD3
Brazil
Jorge Bueno
(10-4)
i
08 Mar 2024
CFC 18
KO/TKO RD2
Brazil
Jorge Bueno
(10-4)
i
CFC 18
08 Mar 2024 KO/TKO RD2
Brazil
Danillo Santos
(10-1)
i
07 Dec 2023
Victorious MMA 5 : BRAVE CF 78
Brazil
Danillo Santos
(10-1)
i
Victorious MMA 5 : BRAVE CF 78
07 Dec 2023
Brazil
Danillo Santos
(9-1)
i
07 Dec 2023
Victorious MMA 5 : BRAVE CF 78
Brazil
Danillo Santos
(9-1)
i
Victorious MMA 5 : BRAVE CF 78
07 Dec 2023
Brazil
Roneyhildo Santos
(0-0)
i
23 Sep 2023
Heroes Championship
KO/TKO (Ground and Pound) RD1 1:18
Brazil
Roneyhildo Santos
(0-0)
i
Heroes Championship
23 Sep 2023 KO/TKO (Ground and Pound) RD1 1:18
Brazil
Anderson Nascimento
(12-3)
i
29 Jul 2023
Jungle Fight 118
KO/TKO (Ground and Pound) RD2 1:39
Brazil
Anderson Nascimento
(12-3)
i
Jungle Fight 118
29 Jul 2023 KO/TKO (Ground and Pound) RD2 1:39
Brazil
Melquizael Costa
(18-5)
i
19 Nov 2022
LFA 147 : Melo vs. Costa
 KO/TKO (Overhand Left to Ground and Pound) RD3 2:00
Brazil
Melquizael Costa
(18-5)
i
LFA 147 : Melo vs. Costa
19 Nov 2022 KO/TKO (Overhand Left to Ground and Pound) RD3 2:00
Canada
Adam Assenza
(16-6)
i
20 Aug 2022
LFA 139 : Assenza vs. Melo
 KO/TKO (Ground and Pound) RD3 0:59
Canada
Adam Assenza
(16-6)
i
LFA 139 : Assenza vs. Melo
20 Aug 2022 KO/TKO (Ground and Pound) RD3 0:59
USA
Tommy Aaron
(9-6)
i
26 Mar 2022
LFA 127 : Diaz vs. Assis
 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 1:37
USA
Tommy Aaron
(9-6)
i
LFA 127 : Diaz vs. Assis
26 Mar 2022 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 1:37
Brazil
Guido Santos
(12-3)
i
24 Sep 2021
Future MMA 13
Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
Brazil
Guido Santos
(12-3)
i
Future MMA 13
24 Sep 2021 Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
Brazil
Valdinho Melo
(3-2)
i
16 Nov 2019
Macaíba Fight 1
Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD3 1:29
Brazil
Valdinho Melo
(3-2)
i
Macaíba Fight 1
16 Nov 2019 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD3 1:29
Brazil
Danusio Vasconcelos
(4-2)
i
26 Oct 2019
Victorious MMA 3
KO/TKO (Punches) RD2 1:34
Brazil
Danusio Vasconcelos
(4-2)
i
Victorious MMA 3
26 Oct 2019 KO/TKO (Punches) RD2 1:34
Mexico
Ricardo Diaz
(5-4)
i
15 Mar 2019
Lux Fight League 4
KO/TKO RD1 4:45
Mexico
Ricardo Diaz
(5-4)
i
Lux Fight League 4
15 Mar 2019 KO/TKO RD1 4:45
Mexico
Alberto Espinoza
(1-0)
i
13 Jul 2018
Roca Fighting League 1
Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD1 1:10
Mexico
Alberto Espinoza
(1-0)
i
Roca Fighting League 1
13 Jul 2018 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD1 1:10
Brazil
Francisco Ferreira
(5-2)
i
07 Apr 2018
GFC 8
Decision (Split) RD3 5:00
Brazil
Francisco Ferreira
(5-2)
i
GFC 8
07 Apr 2018 Decision (Split) RD3 5:00
Brazil
Ronei Aylla
(0-1)
i
31 Mar 2018
Vila FC 1
Sub (Guillotine Choke) RD1 1:30
Brazil
Ronei Aylla
(0-1)
i
Vila FC 1
31 Mar 2018 Sub (Guillotine Choke) RD1 1:30
Brazil
Danusio Vasconcelos
(2-1)
i
16 Dec 2017
AF - Action Fight 7
KO/TKO (Doctor Stoppage) RD1 5:00
Brazil
Danusio Vasconcelos
(2-1)
i
AF - Action Fight 7
16 Dec 2017 KO/TKO (Doctor Stoppage) RD1 5:00
Brazil
Brendo Bispo
(13-4)
i
16 Sep 2017
Bradar Fight : Maranhão vs. Curitiba
 Sub (Arm Triangle Choke) RD1 3:37
Brazil
Brendo Bispo
(13-4)
i
Bradar Fight : Maranhão vs. Curitiba
16 Sep 2017 Sub (Arm Triangle Choke) RD1 3:37
Brazil
Sasso Sales
(3-1)
i
10 Jun 2017
Aspera FC 53
Sub (Armbar) RD1 0:48
Brazil
Sasso Sales
(3-1)
i
Aspera FC 53
10 Jun 2017 Sub (Armbar) RD1 0:48
Brazil
Yuri Mariano
(4-1)
i
16 Dec 2016
1º Round Combat 3
Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD2 4:05
Brazil
Yuri Mariano
(4-1)
i
1º Round Combat 3
16 Dec 2016 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD2 4:05
Brazil
Jamil Silveira
(42-1-16)
i
06 Dec 2015
1° Round Combat
Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
Brazil
Jamil Silveira
(42-1-16)
i
1° Round Combat
06 Dec 2015 Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
Francisco Berguison
(0-0)
i
13 Feb 2014
Sub RD1 2:20
Francisco Berguison
(0-0)
i
13 Feb 2014
Sub RD1 2:20
Brazil
Roberto Machado
(0-0)
i
21 Sep 2013
OFC 5 - Open Fight Cearense 5
Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD2 2:30
Brazil
Roberto Machado
(0-0)
i
OFC 5 - Open Fight Cearense 5
21 Sep 2013 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD2 2:30
Juninho Silva
(0-0)
i
23 Feb 2013
Decision RD3
Juninho Silva
(0-0)
i
23 Feb 2013
Decision RD3

Frequently Asked Questions About Junior Melo

  • What is the famous nickname associated with Junior Melo?

    Known as "The Fortaleza Kid" Junior Melo's nickname reflects his larger-than-life persona in the fight world.

  • How much does MMA star Junior Melo weigh?

    Weighing in at approximately 170 pounds, Junior Melo's weight aligns with his competitive category in the fighting world.

  • What is the reach of MMA fighter Junior Melo?

    Boasting a reach of 70 inches, Junior Melo employs this attribute strategically during his matches.

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